How much money would you need for 6 months in S.America?

lecker Hendl

Hi All,

I'm planning a trip to South America where I would fly into Buenos Aires, and travel my way up the west coast doing the usual tourist itinerary and ending up in Brazil.

I don't know how long I would spend in each country, but roughly how much money should one budget per month?

I was hoping to go with maybe €10k for 6 months. Less if it is possible. I wouldn't be a flashpacker so I would stay in any place to keep within a budget. I just don't want to run out of money when I'm over there.

Thanks.

Challo

That's loads! I budgeted about 1000/month when I was there for five months in 2010. I had already paid for my flights in and out though, as well as equipment, insurance & other stuff. But 1000 per month spending money was fine, I guess the longer you spend in Brazil & Chile though the more you'd need. 10000 for six months is amazing!

lecker Hendl

That's good to know. I'll still try and reach the 10k. Be nice to come home with a few bob too.

DainBramage

i spent about a grand a month on a 5 month trip. you should live comfortably on this.not including flights. accomodation is generally cheap but some surprisingly expensive bus trips in chile/arg/uruguay.rip off prices around certain hot spots like cuzco/macchu picchu.